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Werribee vs Werribee South.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $641,000 and $850,000. Werribee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Werribee (median $641,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Werribee South ($850,000).

Werribee scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Werribee South (1038) sits above Werribee (1010).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Werribee is the lower entry point at $641,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Werribee offers the higher gross rental yield (3.73% vs 2.27%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Werribee South edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1010).

Common questionsWerribee vs Werribee South

Common questions

Is Werribee or Werribee South cheaper to buy in?

Werribee has the lower median house price at $641,000, roughly 25% below Werribee South ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Werribee or Werribee South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Werribee South scores 1038 vs 1010 in Werribee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Werribee or Werribee South?

Werribee scores 84/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Werribee or Werribee South?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Werribee vs 2.27% in Werribee South. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Werribee
Metric
Werribee South

Price & Market

$641,000
Median house
$850,000
$440,000
Median unit
$515,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$460/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$371/wk
$405/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
64.0%
Owner occupied
66.0%
33.0%
Renter occupied
30.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

84
Walk score
0
100
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
50,027
Population
2,392
35
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1010
Avg ICSEA
1038

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).